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Honoring and respecting the way a horse is designed is the key to quality living. It means a life without daily suffering and fear. And it means a life where your horse can make choices.
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Is your horse’s topline less than ideal? Here are some nutritional tips to help get back on track.
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Cribbing collars may discourage the behavior, but they do not relieve the urge.
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Chia seeds are a whole food worth considering to provide essential fatty acids in their correct proportion. Here’s a look at this tiny miracle of nature and how it can benefit your horses.
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“Why should you care about the protein quality of your horse’s diet, and what whole food protein sources are available?”
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Cannabis sativa L. is the “umbrella term” for the plants known as hemp and marijuana. Marijuana is particularly high in THC, the cannabinoid that creates a psychoactive “high.” CBD, on the other hand, does not create this effect.
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The cause of most ulcers is not having access to forage at all times, 24/7, all day and all night.
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Sweating from work, or heat and humidity increases a horse’s need for salt. It also increases the need for other electrolytes, such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium.
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There are fairly predictable changes, however, that go along with growing old, no matter what age they become noticeable.
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No fancy new feed or supplement will truly matter without first meeting five foundational principles that are true for all horses, regardless of age, breed, condition, or purpose.
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Four directions amino acids can take – and the importance of feeding several protein sources.
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The love affair with soy is starting to fade. An increasing number of horse feed manufacturers are coming out with soy-free lines following consumer demand.
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All body systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, neuromuscular, and skeletal systems depend on exercise to remain sound.
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Restricting forage where the stomach becomes empty is the main cause of behavioral issues.
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Feeding misconceptions can occur when well-meaning horse owners try to do their best for their equines.
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When the nighttime temperature remains below 41°F (5°C) for 2 to 3 weeks, cool season grasses are high in non-structural carbohydrates, even in the daytime.
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There is little research that specifically looks at glyphosate’s impact on horse’s health.
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Gram for gram, fat provides more than double the calories than what carbohydrates (or protein) can offer. And it is well digested. But there’s an added bonus: Fat has a calming effect on horses’ behavior.
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Linseed or flaxseeds are high in fat. The type of fat is what makes them so special.
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Juliet Getty explains how fruit can round out a horse’s diet beyond traditional supplements.
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